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    Tax prep
    While a good accountant can help make the tax process bearable, there are tasks for new owners and operators to tackle to ensure a smooth ride each year and throughout every tax...
    Jan. 20, 2026
    Tanner Canfield
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    Quick lube operators can get fresh perspectives by hiring candidates whose work experience comes from outside the quick lube industry to key leadership roles.
    Jan. 19, 2026
    New Columnist: Jeff Tremper Joins NOLN as Contributing Columnist National Oil and Lube News is pleased to welcome Jeff Tremper as its newest online-exclusive columnist. In his...
    Jan. 16, 2026
    Eric Hartlen
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    A three-time winner of Jiffy Lube's President's Performance Excellence Award, Marine Corps veteran Eric Hartlen has become a store manager that turns locations into nationwide...
    Jan. 14, 2026
    Valvoline Inc.
    VIOC locations
    Quick lube brands must navigate local requirements and adjust facility plans accordingly when constructing new shops.
    Jan. 13, 2026
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    Gears
    Standardization can be seen as cold, corporate, or the opposite of genuine hospitality, but the truth is exactly the opposite.
    Jan. 9, 2026
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    While more than half of quick lube customers across the U.S. spend more than $100 per visit on average, costs can vary significantly by region.
    Jan. 7, 2026